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My vaio powers up and then asks for boot device , I have used the recovery disk , but still the same problem. any idea what I should do ? is it the disk that is gone or could it be something else?

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This expands on the replies from , and with a short, practical diagnostic sequence and what each result implies.

Try these steps in order (least invasive first):

  • Power down, unplug and remove the battery, then open the drive bay and gently reseat the 2.5" HDD/connector. Look/listen for drive spin or clicking when powered on.
  • Enter the BIOS/VAIO setup. If the drive does not appear in the hardware list, the problem is hardware (connector, drive or motherboard). If it appears, proceed.
  • Boot a small Live USB (Linux or vendor diagnostics). If the LiveUSB sees the disk, run a SMART test and a surface scan. If the disk is invisible to the LiveUSB but visible in BIOS, suspect an interface/cable fault or partial failure.
  • If the disk is visible but Windows will not boot, use the Recovery Environment to run repair commands (for example bootrec /fixmbr, bootrec /fixboot, bootrec /rebuildbcd) and chkdsk /r. Only do these after imaging important data if recovery is required.
  • Test the drive externally (USB enclosure or adapter) on another PC. If that PC also fails to detect the drive, drive replacement or professional recovery is the next step.

Notes and cautions: recovery discs can be damaged or model-specific; a non-detectable drive usually means hardware failure. If data is valuable, stop invasive repairs and remove the drive for cloning/recovery. If unsure about opening the case, consider a local repair shop.

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When you load with the recovery disk does it recognize the Hard drive as being installed?

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When you load with the recovery disk does it recognize the Hard drive as being installed?

Try going into the bios and setting the HDD as the first boot device.

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